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Vintage Art Deco Style Vanity Set, circa 1940s
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This charming set of brushes and jars was once used by a well-to-do lady to store her cosmetics and maintain an elegant updo hairstyle. Also known as a toilet service or grooming set, vanity sets were a popular wedding gift and were kept on the woman's bedroom dressing table. This particular set is designed in the Art Deco style and dates to the 1940s/50s, possibly an example of the Ann Barton Dresser Kits distributed by Sears in the mid-century.
The set includes eight individual pieces, including one brush, three frosted glass cosmetics jars, an adjustable hand mirror, a nail buffer, a nail file, and a pair of tweezers. The tops are decorated with opaque green enamels in a gentle gradient from light to dark. A delightful keepsake from a bygone era, the eight-piece set makes for fitting decor in a modern powder room or closet.
From the collection of Frances and Gary Comer.
Individual dimensions available upon request.
- Dimensions:Height: 2.5 in (6.35 cm)Width: 8.5 in (21.59 cm)Depth: 3.5 in (8.89 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 8
- Style:Art Deco (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1940s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Chicago, IL
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